Anxin Baiyangdian preserved egg

Anxin Baiyangdian preserved egg is a specialty of Baiyangdian in Anxin County, Baoding City, Hebei Province. Baiyangdian Lake is rich in water resources, and the water ducks raised by the lake are delicious. The preserved eggs marinated with water duck eggs are crystal clear, brown and translucent, with dark green yolk and pine-like patterns on the surface. They are delicious and delicious, and are the top-grade side dishes with wine. Baiyangdian, located in the central Hebei plain, is a natural water area with vast waters, beautiful scenery and rich products. In addition to fish, shrimp, crab, lotus, lotus root, reed, water chestnut and other aquatic products and local products, it is also rich in preserved eggs, a famous flavor food at home and abroad. Preserved eggs, also known as preserved eggs, are traditional foods exported by our province. Because it is mainly produced in Baiyangdian area, it is also called "Baiyangdian preserved egg". Foreign exports are collectively referred to as "Hebei preserved eggs". Baiyangdian preserved eggs have a production history of more than one hundred years. It is said that during the Qing Dynasty, many local workshops were set up to process pine flowers and green fruits (salted duck eggs), which sold well in Beijing, Tianjin and Baoding. Baiyangdian preserved eggs are famous for their large size, unique flavor and rich nutrition. If the eggshell is peeled off, the egg body is crystal clear, brown and translucent, amber-shaped and elastic, with beautiful pine patterns on the surface. When the egg is cut, the yolk is dark green or five-colored, with appropriate viscosity, thick but not dripping, fragrant, delicious and palatable, not greasy when eaten, easy to digest, and most suitable to accompany wine, so there is a local saying that "no pine flowers will make a meal". Baiyangdian preserved eggs are made from local fresh duck eggs by unique technology. Baiyangdian Lake has a vast water area, a pleasant warm and humid climate, and a variety of aquatic life. It is an excellent natural breeding ground for ducks, and the local people have traditional habits of raising ducks. Ducks live in shallow lakes, and the staple food is fresh food such as fish, shrimp, worms, snails and algae, which not only lays more eggs, but also is big and nutritious. It provides high-quality raw materials for processing preserved eggs. In recent years, counties, societies and teams located in Dianqu have set up Dianya duck farms and preserved egg processing plants, with an annual output of about 3 million high-quality preserved eggs and exports of more than 1.6 million. Baiyangdian preserved eggs have unique flavor, stable quality and low lead content. In the national quality appraisal of preserved eggs in 1983, Baiyangdian preserved eggs ranked second in the country. Baiyangdian preserved egg is a geographical indication protection product.
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